pack away

verb

packed away; packing away; packs away
: to put (something) in a safe place to be used at a later time
It's time to pack away your winter clothes.
Her grandmother's dolls had been packed away in the attic for many years.

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Most wedding dresses get packed away after the big day. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Most of the children’s things are packed away or donated. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 To stage the scene, clean every room, pack away clutter and projects, change the sheets and add fresh towels. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Heavy knitwear and coats get packed away in plastic until the fall, while slinky summer slip dresses and breezy linen take center stage. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pack away

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“Pack away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20away. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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